Flexible equipment with rapid changeovers is most closely associated with which approach?

A) product
B) process
C) mass customization
D) repetitive
E) continuous

Flexible Equipment

Machinery or tools designed to be easily adapted to a broad range of tasks or to accommodate changes in production.

Rapid Changeovers

Techniques and practices implemented to reduce the time and effort required to switch a production line or system from making one product variant to another.

Mass Customization

A manufacturing approach that combines the efficiency of mass production with the ability to customize products to meet individual customer preferences.